ALEXANDER FREEMAN OGDEN

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Alexander Freeman Ogden, after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Emo, Ont. on March 19, 1933 to Wesley and Ida Ogden (nee Hyatt).
He leaves to mourn his wife of 47 years, Patricia; three children, Kim Reid (Art), Kent (Joanne), and Lisa (Sean) Latimer; six granddaughters, Stacey and Jacquelyn Reid, Chelsey and Riley Ogden, and Taylor and Kennedy Latimer; brothers, David (Carol), Lawrence (Edith), and Cecil (Thelma); sisters, Jean (Ted) Corrigan and Mamie Ogden; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents.
Alex was a two-career man and spent all but 20 years of his life in Emo. His teaching career began in this area in the public school system and took him as far away at Toronto, where he trained teachers in the Toronto Teachers College for nearly 10 years.
He returned to Emo in December, 1976 and became a partner in the Fairway Store with his brother-in-law, Ted Corrigan, until his retirement in 1988.
During retirement, he enjoyed several years travelling south for three months in winter, where he could continue his passion for golf. He also enjoyed curling, especially with the seniors.
Alex liked to talk to people and made many friends wherever he went. His family was very special to him so it saddened him to realize he would not see his granddaughters graduate.
Over the years, he served the community as a member of the Emo Volunteer Fire Department, Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, and most recently as a volunteer at the OPP station.
A Service of Remembrance was held Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004 at 1 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 in Emo, with Mr. Murray Smith officiating.
Interment will take place in the Emo Cemetery in Emo at a later date.
The honourary pallbearers were his granddaughters, Stacey and Jacquelyn Reid, Chelsey and Riley Ogden, and Taylor and Kennedy Latimer.
In memoriam donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
In tears we watched you sinking
We watched you fade away
Our hearts were almost broken
You fought so hard to stay.
But when we saw you sleeping
So peacefully free from pain
We could not wish you back
To suffer that again.